Two Suffered Injuries in Stolen Vehicle Crash on East Fifth Avenue [Spokane, WA]

Spokane, WA (November 12, 2021) – On Thursday, two people suffered injuries in a stolen vehicle crash on East Fifth Avenue.

The incident took place at about 3 p.m. in the 2100 block area.

A woman briefly left her vehicle unlocked and running as she delivered groceries at a residence.

However, when she got back to her vehicle, the male suspect inside her car was beginning to drive away. 

The woman attempted to get the suspect out of the vehicle but the suspect continued driving. She was dragged along the street and sustained minor injuries.

Moreover, about 15 minutes later, the suspect was involved in a car collision on North Cannon Street in the same vehicle he stole. 

The other involved driver sustained minor injuries and was treated at an area hospital. That driver told the officers that the suspect ran away. 

Officers were unable to locate the suspect.

Please call Crime Check at (509) 456-2233 and reference case No. 2021-20194388 if you have further details on this incident.

When driving, better to scan the road 1/2 mile to a full mile ahead in order to look out or recognize potential hazards in time. Our bodies weren’t designed to travel at 50mph. We were designed for speeds of less than 10mph. Thus, you need to learn to consciously break that natural instinct and focus farther ahead.

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Injuries in Crash

Wahington’s road accident rate continues to increase, rather than decrease, despite the additional safety features on newer vehicle models.

The increasing crash rate reflects that auto accidents are a major public health threat. They are a leading cause of death for individuals ages 5-64.

As a matter of fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), two out of three motorists will be involved in an injury accident during their life.

That is why knowing what to do if you get involved in a motor vehicle accident plays a big part in one’s life.

It is best to come to Sweet Lawyers‘ personal injury lawyers if you were injured in a crash. Call us at (800) 674 7852.

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Our attorneys will fight, day and night, to achieve the justice and compensation that you and your family truly deserve.